Gregory J. Matthews, PhD is Professor of statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Loyola University Chicago and Director of the Center for Data Science and Consulting. Dr. Matthews' research interests include missing data methods, statistical shape analysis, sports analytics, and statistical consulting. His work has been recognized with several awards including the 2025 American Statistical Association Statistics in Sports Section Significant Contributor Award, and he is currently a statistical consultant for the Cincinnati Reds. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Connecticut and his B.S. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.